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Embattled Medford housing chief placed on unpaid leave

The Medford Housing Authority's board placed Robert Covelle on leave after a federal audit found widespread problems in the authority's management. (Boston Globe)
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Mitt Romney striving to win over the right

As Romney courts moderates and independents, his campaign is still working to shore up support from conservatives who have yet to fully support him. (Globe)

2012 area college commencements

2012 area college commencements
Many Greater Boston colleges and universities will say goodbye to their seniors during May and June. Click through to learn about the commencement ceremonies.

Harvard, BU trustee conflicts are cited

A new report found that Boston University and Harvard University were among 20 schools that did not disclose ties to companies affiliated with school trustees. (Globe)
Love by the pound

Love by the pound

Since opening in Salem in 1976, the Northeast Animal Shelter has placed more than 100,000 animals in homes around New England, including 4,400 dogs and cats last year. (Globe)
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  • Protesters strip in Cambodia to demand land titles

    A dozen women who stripped down to their underwear were among 100 protesters outside Cambodia's National Assembly demanding land titles they say were promised them after being evicted from their homes. (AP, 5:59 a.m.)

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  • Document links Warren to Cherokees

    A genealogist has uncovered evidence that Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren does have Native American heritage as she claims. (AP, 6:29 a.m.)

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Young women in Chechnya

Young women in Chechnya

Photojournalist Diana Markosian started a project entitled "Goodbye My Chechnya" documenting the lives of young Chechen women as they come of age in the aftermath of war.

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